Ash disposal and damping means for barbecue grill
US6318356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0786
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A barbecue grill is claimed. The barbecue grill comprises a grill housing, a damper means, and an elongated handle. The grill housing has a bottom which extends around a vertical axis and an ash disposal opening positioned along its bottom. The damper means is for covering the ash disposal opening. The damper means includes a drive hub assembly rotatable about the vertical axis and has at least one damper body extending therefrom. The bottom of the grill housing has an aperture aligned with the vertical axis. The hub assembly is received into the aperture with an end portion of the hub assembly positioned below the bottom. The end portion includes a linearly aligned passageway having an entry keyhole. The elongated handle is positioned below the bottom of the grill housing. The handle has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be received through the entry keyhole into the passageway wherein a portion of the proximal end frictionally engages the hub assembly to fixedly secure the elongated handle within the passageway.
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